The term “noblesse oblige” (Faulkner, p. 148) is an ancient saying that projects a person's status and social values. For women who use this type of language to describe Emily, it reflects their usual character. The way Faulkner uses the terms “kinsmen” and “relatives” continues to establish this classic, old-fashioned period feeling. The description “…rustling of silk and satin stretched behind the blinds…” (Faulkner, p. 148) is intended to describe the women who were spying on Emily. Wavy silk makes up the high-necked dresses that women wore during this era, once again putting the traditional theme into perspective. “Jalousies” (Faulkner, p. 148) refers to the shutters on a house, another vintage word used by the author. The choice of words in this passage is very crucial to the overall tone of the piece. Using new age words in the context of the passage would not have made literary sense and that is why each word has been meticulously placed with